Executive Director of Institutional Advancement (Major Gifts)

Job description

POSITION DETAILSThe Executive Director of Institutional Advancement (Major Gifts) reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with members of the College's senior staff and others to ensure effective planning, implementation, and coordination of Hunter's Major Gifts development efforts. The Executive Director will ensure that all prospects are appropriately identified, cultivated, solicited, acknowledged, and stewarded and will oversee the Major Gifts team in doing so. In addition to growing and managing a portfolio of high profile donors, foundations and corporations, the Executive Director will represent the College and the Foundation to all donors and appropriate constituents. Management responsibilities include:

Lead Major Gifts sub-unit in the development of specific fundraising goals for the sub-unit as a whole and for each Major Gifts Officer.

Oversee development and systemization of work processes that contribute to accomplishment of goals and overall efficiency and effectiveness of sub-unit.

Champion Hunter's mission with existing and newly identified funders, communicate regularly with funders, and aggressively build new relationships and revenue sources to enable the Hunter College Foundation to grow.

Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major gift prospects.

Supervise and participate in the preparation and presentation of funding proposals for foundations, individual major gift supporters, and other major funding sources.

Strategize and develop special events to ensure that cultivation and stewardship targets are maximized; coordinate with Events sub-unit in President's office to plan.

Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects to be approached for gifts each year.

Manage recordkeeping and reporting to both internal and external concerns, ensuring the flow of all information (e.g. reports, proposals, letters, follow up packets, materials for prospects, etc.) is handled efficiently and smoothly among the members of the development team.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONSBaccalaureate degree with a minimum of a combined eight years successful fundraising and major gift experience required, preferably at a College or University. Master's degree preferred. Solicitation of six and seven-figure gifts from individual donors strongly preferred. Computer literate and familiarity with development databases. Excellent oral and written communications as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects. At least five years experience in a supervisory role.

CUNY TITLEAssociate Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSCommensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLYClick on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have your curriculum vitae/ resume and scholarly interest or cover letter with names and contact information of 3 references available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

CLOSING DATEOpen until filled with review of applications to begin March 6, 2018.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.